SDPC Staff
Mike Littell - Senior Pastor
Mike Littell came to SDPC in 2014 and was installed as senior pastor in 2019. He is a graduate of Bethlehem Seminary. His hobbies include kombucha brewing and stargazing.
Contact: mike@sdpc.org
Jeff Jacobsen - Executive Director
Jeff joined the SDPC staff in 2020. He is a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute and has worked in a variety of church and parachurch ministries such as Moody Radio and Focus on the Family. In his spare time, he enjoys watching classic TV shows like Mash and Hogan's Heroes with his wife Anne and his sons Michael and Thomas.
Contact: jeff@sdpc.org
Rachel Kadlec - Connections Coordinator
Meet our newest staff member! Rachel joined the SDPC staff in February 2025. Rachel and her husband Honza enjoy traveling, hiking, and exploring new places together. Rachel and Honza first met in the Czech Republic while serving at English Camp Pastviny. They continue to serve there each summer.
Contact: rachel@sdpc.org
Skyler Gerald - Director of Youth Ministry & Worship
Skyler joined the SDPC staff in the summer of 2022. He and his wife Morgan have a son; Theodore! Skyler is also a student at Reformed Theological Seminary. He loves photography, Calvin & Hobbes, and Cane's Chicken Fingers.
Contact: skyler@sdpc.org
Jim Tipps - Worship Director
Jim Tipps is emeritus professor of choral studies at Wright State University. He holds various degrees in music education. Jim is passionate about equipping the congregation to use their God-given voices in praise!
Contact: jim.tipps@sdpc.org
Becky Mills - Director of ESL Ministries
Becky has led the English as a Second Language ministry at SDPC for over two years. Her teaching experience and leadership have been a great blessing to the international students who attend classes here. Outside of ministry, she enjoys spending time with her children and her six grandchildren.
Contact: esl@sdpc.org
Dan Whitley - Director of Children's Education
Dan joined the SDPC staff in 2013. He teaches during the school year. In his spare time he likes to collect and build Lego sets with his boys.
Contact: dan@sdpc.org
Yui Benefiel - Nursery Coordinator
Yui has been serving the young children of SDPC for the past two years. She faithfully cares for our youngest members and supports families by creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment. Her and her husband James, along with their five children, will being serving soon with MTW Japan.
Amy Phillips- Bookkeeper
Amy joined the SDPC staff in 2024. Her and her husband Ben have three children: David, Catherine, and Thomas. They attend St. George's Episcopal Church where Ben is Senior Pastor.
Contact: amy@sdpc.org
Jenny & Brian Miller - Custodial Team
Jenny and Brian joined our staff in early 2025 and faithfully care for our church facilities. Their attention to detail and behind-the-scenes service help create a clean, welcoming space for worship and ministry.
